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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.07, 2,933.04 and 656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.07, 2,933.04 and 656.50 is: 984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.07 : 2,933.04 = 656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.07/2,933.04 = 656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.07x = 2,933.04 × 656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.07x = 1,925,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,540.76/1,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.90

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